Hair Follicle Drug Testing Fords, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Fords, NJ for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Fords, NJ, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Fords, NJ is available for 5, 10, and 12 panel drug screenings.
To schedule a Hair Follicle Drug Test at one of our testing centers in the Grady county area, Call (800) 221-4291, Same Day Service Available. Testing centers do not require an appointment, but you must call and register for the test.
Hair follicle drug testing is becoming a more popular method by employers and individuals in need of a drug test due to the detection time frame being longer than a standard urine test.
Local Hair follicle drug testing Fords, NJ centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Fords, NJ facilities have certified drug testing technicians available to conduct a hair follicle drug test collection.
Hair Follicle Drug Test
In recent years the method to conduct drug testing has more frequently included a hair follicle drug test. Many employers, courts and Substance Abuse Professional are requiring a hair follicle drug test instead of a standard urine test. Hair follicle drug tests are used by employers who have zero tolerance drug use policies, courts and individuals on probation. The primary benefit of a hair follicle drug test include a much longer detection period for drug use which typically is up to 90 days. However, when screening drug use within the last 5 days the urine test continues to be the most accurate test.
Hair Follicle Drug Test Process
The procedure used to perform a hair follicle test is simple, the drug testing specialist will cut approximately 120 strands of hair (not really a lot) utilize a chain of custody procedure and send the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. Drug testing centers require at least 1.5 inches of hair to perform this test and the hair generally needs to come from the head, however if the donor does not have head hair certain testing centers can use hair from chest, leg or arm pit.
If a donor has no hair on their body, than a hair test cannot be performed!
Hair Follicle Drug Test Results
Once the hair follicles have been analyzed by a certified laboratory they will then be reviewed and then verified by a Medical Review Officer (licensed Physician) who will than release the results. Generally a negative hair follicle drug test result is available in 2-3 days. A non-negative hair follicle drug test is available in approximately 5 days.
Urine cut-off levels are expressed in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or as a weight of drug per unit volume of urine. Hair cut-off levels are expressed in picograms per milligram (pg/mg) or as a weight of drug per unit weight of hair
5 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test
The 5 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following
- Amphetamine
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Opiates
- Phencyclidine
5 Panel w/ Expanded Opiates Hair Follicle Drug Test
The 5 panel w/ expanded Opiates hair drug test screens for the standard 5 drugs but will also screen for Opiate class drugs such as pain killers, which may indicate abuse of prescription drugs
- Amphetamine
- Cocaine
- Codeine
- Marijuana
- Morphine
- Phencyclidine
- Hydrocodone
- Hydromorphone
- Oxycodone
- Oxymorphone
- 6 AM- Heroine
10 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test
The 10 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following
- Amphetamines
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Methadone
- Methamphetamine
- Opiates
- Phencyclidine
- Propoxyphene
12 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test
The 12 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following
- Amphetamines
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Meperidine
- Methadone
- Opiates
- Oxycodone
- Phencyclidine
- Propoxyphene
- Tramadol
To schedule a Hair follicle Drug Testing Fords, NJ Call (800)221-4291.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc. is pleased to provide hair follicle drug testing, alcohol testing, occupational health and DNA testing services in Fords, NJ.
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 2.0 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
65 JAMES ST 2.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 2.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
1200 GREEN ST 2.3 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
102 James Street, Suite 201 2.6 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 4.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 4.6 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
259 TALMADGE RD 4.6 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 4.8 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 4.8 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
16 ETHEL RD 4.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 5.4 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 5.5 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 5.9 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
100 COMMERCE PL 6.0 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
1080 STELTON RD 6.3 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
358 ARDEN AVE 6.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 6.4 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 6.8 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 7.3 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
4855 Hylan Blvd, 7.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
3733 Richmond Avenue, 7.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 7.6 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 7.8 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 7.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
418 STATE ROUTE 18 7.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
1100 Centennial Ave 8.0 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 8.0 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
189 Elm St, Lower Level 8.1 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
77 CANON DR 8.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 8.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
636 EASTON AVE 8.9 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 9.0 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 9.0 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
2960 Victory Boulevard 9.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
619 CHETWOOD ST 9.1 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 9.1 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 9.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
3311 Hylan Blvd, 9.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
500 WESTFIELD AVE 9.6 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
651 Willowbrook Road, 9.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
368 SPRING ST 9.9 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
200 US HIGHWAY 22 10.1 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
90 US HIGHWAY 22 10.2 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
31 NEW DORP LN 10.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 10.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
406 MILLTOWN RD 10.6 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 10.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 10.9 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 10.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 10.9 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
595 DIVISION ST 10.9 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
561 CRANBURY RD 11.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 11.0 miles
Union, NJ 7083
620 CRANBURY RD 11.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 11.0 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
606 DOWD AVE 11.1 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
704 N Beers St, 11.1 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 11.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 11.2 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 11.2 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
141 MAIN ST 11.2 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 11.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
2300 VAUXHALL RD 11.6 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
177 Avenue A, 12.0 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
138 AVENUE C 12.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
370 CAMPUS DR 12.2 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
1361 Hylan Blvd, 12.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
On-site only 12.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
601 W UNION AVE 12.4 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 12.5 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 12.6 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 12.6 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 12.7 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
81 Randall Ave, 12.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 12.8 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
601 West Union Avenue, 12.9 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
180 BOYDEN AVE 13.1 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 13.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 13.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
564 BROADWAY 13.4 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
209 LEFANTE WAY 13.9 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
880 AVENUE C 14.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
375 MCCARTER HWY 14.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
60 1ST ST 14.4 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
221 CHESTNUT ST 14.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
2 KINGS HWY 14.9 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 15.3 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 15.4 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 15.5 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 15.5 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 15.7 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
350 Grove St 15.8 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 16.0 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
18 LYONS MALL 16.0 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 16.1 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 16.1 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
7601 4th Avenue, 16.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
450 BERGEN ST 16.2 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 16.2 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 16.4 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
10 COSTCO DR 16.5 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
303 OMNI DR 16.8 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
69 FIRST AVE 17.4 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
456 PROSPECT AVE 17.7 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
1272 51st Street, 17.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 17.9 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
14 RALEIGH CT 18.0 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
854 W SIDE AVE 18.0 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
6413 BAY PARKWAY 18.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
4420 13TH AVE 18.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
261 Monmouth Street 18.3 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 18.4 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 18.5 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
240 Maple Ave, 18.6 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 18.7 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
325 STATE ROUTE 10 18.7 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 18.8 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 18.9 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 18.9 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 18.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 19.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 19.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 19.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 19.1 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 19.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
348 13th Street, Suite 102 19.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 19.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 19.2 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
418-420 5TH AVE 19.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 19.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
160 WHITE RD STE 1 19.4 miles
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 19.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY STE 903 19.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 19.4 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
264 1ST ST 19.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
120 Atlantic Avenue, 19.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
49 Claremont Avenue, 19.6 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
31 TURNBERRY DR 19.7 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 19.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 19.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 19.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
50 COURT ST STE 1002 19.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
146 Pierrepont Street, 19.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
30 SEAVIEW DR 19.9 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
557 BROAD ST 19.9 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
178 FLOYD ST 20.0 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 20.0 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 20.0 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
400 E 26TH ST 20.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
95 HUDSON ST 20.0 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
1 METROTECH CTR 20.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
2422 KNAPP ST 20.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
6 FELLEN PL 20.2 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
522 CENTRAL AVE 20.2 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 20.3 miles
New York, NY 10013
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 20.5 miles
New York, NY 10013
260 Mounts Corner Drive, 20.6 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 20.6 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 20.6 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
265 CHERRY ST 146 20.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 21.0 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 21.1 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
1248 Fulton Street 21.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
324 WEST 14TH ST 21.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 21.2 miles
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
560 NEW YORK AVE 21.3 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 21.4 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
2035 RALPH AVE A10 21.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 21.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 21.7 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
619 Throop Avenue 21.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
202 W 23RD ST 21.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
158 WYCKOFF RD 21.7 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 21.7 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 21.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 21.8 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 21.8 miles
New York, NY 10010
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 21.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
380 2ND AVE 22.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
200 US HIGHWAY 46 22.1 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
144 LEWIS AVE 22.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 22.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
68 Graham Ave 22.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
55 E 34TH ST 22.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
330 W 42ND ST 22.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
1355 BROAD ST 22.5 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 22.5 miles
New York, NY 10016
17 Sylvan St, 22.6 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 22.6 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
408 W 45TH ST 22.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
68 NASSAU AVE 22.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 22.7 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
601 W 51ST ST 22.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
408 Rockaway Avenue, 22.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11212
71 UNION AVE STE 103 22.8 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
2-12 CORBETT WAY 22.8 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 22.8 miles
Eatontown, NJ 7724
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 22.8 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
190 BALDWIN RD 22.9 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
962 MADISON ST APT 1 22.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 23.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
730 3RD AVE 23.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
919 2ND AVE 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
150 FAIRFIELD RD 23.2 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Onsite Only #1R 23.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 23.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
425 PARK AVE 23.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 23.5 miles
New York, NY 10022
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 23.5 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 23.6 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
802 W PARK AVE STE 221 23.7 miles
OCEAN, NJ 7712
891 TABOR RD 23.7 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
1910 STATE ROUTE 35 23.8 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
On-site only 23.9 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
1806 STATE HWY 35 STE 101A 23.9 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 24.0 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
300 2ND AVE 24.1 miles
LONG BRANCH, NJ 7740
31-00 47TH AVENUE 24.1 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
65 E 76th St, 24.4 miles
New York, NY 10021
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 24.4 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
6655 FRESH POND RD 24.5 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
66 - 17 Fresh Pond Rd, 24.6 miles
Ridgewood, NY 11385
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 24.6 miles
Middle Village, NY 11379
Onsite Only 24.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11208
1139 MAIN AVENUE 24.8 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 24.9 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 24.9 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 24.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
43 MAIN ST 24.9 miles
FARMINGDALE, NJ 7727
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 24.9 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
283 PIAGET AVE 25.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Hair Follicle Drug Testing: An Overview
Hair follicle drug testing is a method used to detect the use of illicit drugs or the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. Unlike urine tests, which can detect recent drug use, hair follicle testing provides a longer window of detection, typically up to 90 days. This overview explores how hair follicle drug testing works, its applications, and its benefits.
How Hair Follicle Drug Testing Works
The process involves taking a small sample of hair, usually from the head but sometimes from the body if scalp hair is insufficient. The hair is tested to identify drugs and their metabolites, which are deposited in the hair from the bloodstream. This method is sensitive to a wide range of substances, including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine (PCP).
Applications of Hair Follicle Drug Testing
- Employment Screening: Many employers use hair follicle testing as part of their pre-employment screening processes and in regular checks to ensure a drug-free workplace.
- Legal and Forensic Cases: This testing is used in legal settings to provide evidence in custody disputes, DUI cases, and other legal matters requiring proof of drug use.
- Rehabilitation Monitoring: Health care providers and rehab centers use hair tests to monitor individuals recovering from drug addiction.
Advantages of Hair Follicle Drug Testing
- Long Detection Period: Can detect drug use for up to 90 days, making it more effective for identifying long-term drug use than other testing methods.
- Tamper Resistance: The nature of hair sample collection makes it difficult to tamper with or substitute samples, providing more accurate results.
- Non-invasive: The process is simple and does not require the handling of bodily fluids, making it less invasive and safer to administer.
Considerations and Limitations
While hair follicle drug testing is highly effective, there are considerations to keep in mind:
- Growth Rate Variability: Hair growth rates can vary from person to person, potentially affecting the detection window.
- Potential for External Contamination: Drugs can sometimes be absorbed from the environment, leading to potential false positives, though washing the hair sample prior to testing can mitigate this risk.
- Cultural and Personal Concerns: The requirement of hair samples can raise concerns among those with hair loss or individuals whose cultural practices affect hair grooming or styling.
Hair follicle drug testing is a reliable and comprehensive method for detecting drug use over an extended period. It is widely used across various sectors for its accuracy and tamper-resistant methodology, making it a valuable tool in maintaining drug-free environments and supporting legal and medical interventions.